British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy

British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy STRATEGIC PLAN

BSDHT's strategic plan is the basis upon which the Society operates.

The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSDHT (formerly British Dental Hygienists' Association, BDHA) was set up in 1949 by a group of 12 dental hygienists who felt the time was right to organise a professional association to represent the interests of their profession. Over 60 years later, the BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 3,000 members across the UK and beyo

nd. OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of BSDHT is to represent the interests of members and to provide a consultative body for public and private organisations on all matters relating to dental hygiene and therapy. We aim to work with other professional and regulatory groups to provide the highest level of information to our members as well as to the general public. The Society seeks to increase the range of benefits offered to members and to support this with a clear business and financial strategy. The Society will continue to work to increase membership for the benefit of the profession

OUR SOCIETY AIMS TO:

* Represent members at national level, particularly in the political arena
* Provide services to members
* Support members on issues which affect their working lives
* Produce a publication that educates, updates and inspires
* Provide CPD opportunities, both locally and nationally
* Help members to find employment and provide guidance on contractual matters
* Listen to members and respond accordingly. It directs the decision making processes within the Society and provides mechanisms to monitor progress and success. The plan is all embracing and affects all aspects of the Society's business.

18/05/2026

What a busy few days for your President. The Dentistry Show first then celebrating 50 years of Smile Month with the profession.
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Who should you nominate for the Dr Gerald Leatherman Award, and how does it work?Swipe through for the key steps, plus w...
18/05/2026

Who should you nominate for the Dr Gerald Leatherman Award, and how does it work?

Swipe through for the key steps, plus why this peer-nominated award matters -especially for the unsung heroes quietly making a real difference to patients and our profession.

🎧 Want the full story? Listen to Dental Health Matters with Mike Wheeler, a previous recipient of the award.

Day 2 of BSDHT at The Dentistry Show. We are on Stand B76 and have 3 wonderful speakers today.We have really enjoyed hea...
16/05/2026

Day 2 of BSDHT at The Dentistry Show.

We are on Stand B76 and have 3 wonderful speakers today.

We have really enjoyed hearing from our members about how we have helped them. From mentoring to legal issues. It is so good to see how the member benefits have been useful and appreciated.

British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy

What a great day 1 at the Dentistry Show in Birmingham.🤓These events remind us what a wonderful community we work in. Pl...
15/05/2026

What a great day 1 at the Dentistry Show in Birmingham.🤓
These events remind us what a wonderful community we work in.
Please come and say hello if you’re coming on Saturday. B76

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15/05/2026

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14/05/2026

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📢Join a communications masterclass at OHC 2026Dr Jin J Vaghela, Clinical Director & Clinical Educator, and Dr Ali Chohan...
14/05/2026

📢Join a communications masterclass at OHC 2026

Dr Jin J Vaghela, Clinical Director & Clinical Educator, and Dr Ali Chohan, Clinical Adviser for NHS England and the GDC, will join us at the OHC 2026 in November to deliver their Masterclass in Communications. The session will take place on the second day and will be practical and high-impact and focused on improving communication across the patient journey. You’ll learn structured approaches to consultations, how to build trust quickly, explain treatment clearly, and increase acceptance ethically. Real-world examples and scripts will be shared to support immediate implementation. Don’t miss it! Book your place at bsdht.org.uk/ohc-2026. Earlybird savings of 15% are available currently.

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13/05/2026

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